Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join the adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders team at The Royal Oldham Hospital. The post involves autonomous practice on acute wards, with potential involvement in outpatient services and videofluoroscopy, depending on skills.

You will contribute to teaching programmes, supervise students, and participate in clinical supervision and CPD activities within a supportive

Qualifications

• Accredited SLT degree or equivalent.
• Evidence of independent practice in the assessment and management of dysphagia.
• Registered with HPC (Health Professionals Council) and licence to practise.
• Registered member of RCSLT with relevant specialist post‑graduate training.
• At least 1 year post‑qualification experience with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities

• Be a specialist SLT in adult communication and swallowing disorders.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner with specialist knowledge.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate clinical audit and research activities.
• Deliver services on acute wards and possibly outpatient clinics and radiology.
• Contribute to teaching programmes and supervise SLTs on placement.

Skills

Independent practice

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Videofluoroscopy

Clinical supervision

SLT teaching

Education

Accredited SLT degree or equivalent

Job description

Due to a pending maternity leave, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and dynamic Speech and Language Therapy Team to gain experience of working on the acute wards at The Royal Oldham Hospital. The post may also include inputting into the out patient service and weekly video fluoroscopy clinic, depending on relevant skills and competencies. The successful post holder will join the existing team of 8 Speech and Language Therapists (6.8wte) and 2 Assistants (0.97wte), who between them cover acute medicine and surgery, critical care, neonatal intensive care, acute paediatrics, out patients, videofluoroscopy and FEES, providing excellent opportunities for shared learning and experience. There is the expectation that the post holder will participate in the delivery of the many teaching programmes we provide to colleagues, as well as supporting our student SLTs on placement. The team actively participate in clinical supervision both formally and informally and there is a regular journal club providing extra opportunities for CPD.Main duties of the job To be a specialist speech and language therapist in the field of adult acquired communication and swallowing disorders. To act as an autonomous practitioner with specialist knowledge, skills and experience, assessing, diagnosing and managing patients on the caseload. To be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of ones professional and clinical work, working to agreed national and professional standards. To plan, deliver and evaluate clinical audit, research activities and in service training within specialist area. The post will involve work on acute wards in a variety of medical and surgical areas and possibly out patients and radiology depending on experience., Vacancies may close early where high application volumes are received or an internal redeployee is identified. For fixed term roles, current NHS staff will be considered for secondments, while fixed term contracts will be offered to external (non NHS) applicants. If you are applying for a secondment, please discuss this with your line manager before applying. Any secondment offer will be subject to management approval and service needs. Where release cannot be supported, the secondment may unfortunately be unable to offered. The NCA is committed to providing inclusive, accessible care and building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities and beliefs. We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

• Accredited SLT degree or equivalent
• Evidence of independent practice in the assessment and management of dysphagia
• Registered with HPC (Health Professionals Council), licence to practice
• Registered member of RCSLT, Evidence of completion of relevant specialist short courses or other post-graduate training, At least 1 year post qualification experience working with adults with acquired communication and swallowing disorders
• Experience of working within relevant specialist area at undergraduate and postgraduate level
• Experience of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, Understanding of the principals of clinical governance and audit
• Skills in the interpretation of videofluoroscopy assessment
• Experience of training SLTs and others, Understanding of the principals of clinical governance and audit
• Skills in the interpretation of videofluoroscopy assessment
• Experience of training SLTs and others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a